Senior Baker Lead – High-Volume Campus Bakery

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles Housing-Dining seeks a skilled baker to lead bakery production across multiple items including breads, pastries, and desserts. You will supervise team members and ensure quality and on-time delivery in a fast-paced campus setting.

You will train staff, enforce sanitation standards, and manage equipment safely while maintaining a positive guest experience and compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a high-volume baking environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and speak English.
• Ability to interact effectively with guests, team members, and managers in a high-volume production setting.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety rules in food production.
• Ability to train and monitor others in use of bakery equipment.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Strong bakery skills and knowledge of terminology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor the work of others in the production of bakery items.
• Prepare bakery recipes according to culinary, production and quality standards.
• Weigh, sift, measure and mix ingredients; bake breads, rolls, cookies, pies, cakes, biscuits, puddings, cobblers, brownies and more.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and train others.
• Adhere to food handling and sanitation guidelines.
• Follow production timelines and schedules.

Skills

Bakery experience

English proficiency

Leadership

High-volume baking

Food safety

Equipment operation

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mixers

Food processors

Slicers

Donut fryers

Hydraulic lifts

Gas range

Trash compactors

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles Housing-Dining seeks a skilled baker to lead bakery production across multiple items including breads, pastries, and desserts. You will supervise team members and ensure quality and on-time delivery in a fast-paced campus setting.

You will train staff, enforce sanitation standards, and manage equipment safely while maintaining a positive guest experience and compliance with safety policies.